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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.80, 389.77 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.80, 389.77 and 183.26 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.80 : 389.77 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.80/389.77 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.80x = 389.77 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.80x = 71,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,428.30/259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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